What should I use for wrasses?

So for real I have the meds listed in previous posts on this thread. What should I use? Im not familiar with any of those except methylene blue. From breeding angelfish as a kid.
 
I would treat with Prazipro.

Prazipro (praziquantel): Treats flukes, black ich, and some internal parasites (worms).

How To Treat - In either a quarantine or display tank, dose Prazipro at the rate of 1 teaspoon per 20 gallons of water. DO NOT OVERDOSE (especially with wrasses), try not to mix with other medications (for various reasons), and provide additional gas exchange while treating with Prazi. Wait 5-7 days, do a 20-25% water change and then repeat dosage. The reason for the second dose is to eradicate the “next generation” of worms before they can lay eggs of their own. Because while Prazi does kill worms, it doesn’t eliminate any eggs they might leave behind.

Prazipro is generally considered reef safe, although it may kill any tube worms/feathers dusters you have. It may also eradicate bristle worms. If you have mass quantities of these, the resulting die-off can lead to an ammonia spike. After treatment is done, activated carbon may be used to remove any residuals (if you need to use a different medication next). If using a protein skimmer post-treatment, be advised that it will “over skim” for at least a couple of weeks.

Pros - Reef safe, effective dewormer that is relatively gentle on most fish.

Cons/Side Effects - Mild appetite suppression, moderate oxygen depletion, wrasses are sensitive to overdosing.
 
Ok so a little update.... I ended up dosing the qt with prazipro as recommended by Humblefish. It was around 10pm last night. Got up for work today and just checked on the qt and fish still look alive. Nothing floating or dead, cross my fingers till I get home from work today. So anyway I'll keep everyone updated on progress as it happens. Thanks for all the input and my wrasses thank you.
 
Ok good morning everyone. Well I have some updates on my wrasses in qt. First off I ended up loosing one of the blue star leopards, it was the runt of the two leopards I got. I just could not get him interested in eating so he starved to death. The other 4 wrasses are doing awesome to date. Swimming around and stuffing there mouths and bellies with mysis shrimp soaked in garlic extreme. It will be one week in qt today with prazipro. Thanks to everyone who helped me when I posted this thread initially you were all alot of help. Thank you and Happy Reefing!!
 
Glad to hear, but also sorry to hear you lost one of the Blue Stars. :(
 

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